CAT PEOPLE

In Karachi a writer house-sits for her father and his cat while keeping track of his - the cat’s - list of obsessions: ironed white sheets kheer KFC fries warm custard finely chopped sausages and the flaky tops of chicken patties. In San Francisco a couple adopt a cat without anticipating what it will do to their relationship. In Noida a cat and two dogs line up peacefully every morning for their daily dose of vitamin syrup. In Bombay a lyricist and screenwriter roots through the litter tray first thing in the morning to investigate if his cat’s UTI is better. In wintry London a young millennial wonders if she is actually a cat. Capturing the many moods of felines and their humans in many forms and voices Cat People is a timely celebration of the most memed creature today: the cat. This collection of short stories personal essays lists original art and photographs is are a treat not just for cat lovers everywhere but for all who love a story well-told – and on occasion a theory well-spun.